Anxious for live music sans Millennium Park madness? This annual two-day rock 'n' roll bash coincides with Gospel Fest this year, so you can sing to the heavens one night and raise hell the next. Bring a blanket and lounge on the grass, sip cold brews and scarf down food. We're psyched to see Interpol in Friday's lineup. Catch other headlining acts Hot Hot Heat (read more about them on Page 33), Queens of the Stone Age (Friday); Sum 41, Rise Against, Unwritten Law, A Static Lullaby (Saturday). 4:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. $15-$25. Proceeds benefit the New City YMCA and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; New City YMCA, 1515 N. Halsted St. 800-511-1552.

We love looking at pretty things! Where better to do it than at the oldest juried art fair in the Midwest? More than 300 artists showcase paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics and more at this 58th annual fair in lush Hyde Park. 11 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. Sunday. Free. 5700 S. Kimbark Ave. 773-493-3247.

Community Art Fair

After you've made the rounds at the 57th Street fair, head to nearby Bixler Playlot Park and peruse work--pottery, glass, paintings and more--by South Side artists. 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free. 5651 S. Kenwood Ave. 773-363-8282.

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22nd Annual Chicago Blues Festival

Sure, it's the largest free outdoor blues event in the world, and yes, it takes place in the city's back yard, Grant Park. But why should you really go? Because communing with nature is better with a live soundtrack. Other good reasons: performances by David "Honey Boy" Edwards (who turns 90 on opening night), Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Erwin Helfer, Bob Hall and others, totaling more than 70 acts on six stages. 11 a.m. daily (music starts at noon). June 9-12. Free. Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Drive. 312-744-3370.

56th Annual Old Town Art Fair

Billed as the oldest juried outdoor art fair in the country, this mega-mart features 250 artists displaying paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry and more. If your eyes get weary, take a break and hit the garden walk, or refuel with a cold brew. Also includes live and silent auctions. Rain or shine. 10 a.m. June 11-12. $5. Old Town Triangle Park, 1763 N. North Park Ave. 312-337-1938.